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Staffordshire University shows substantial improvement in the Research Excellence Framework

Staffordshire University has welcomed the results of the Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021) which has seen substantially more of its research rated as “internationally excellent” 3* and “world leading” 4*. The Research Excellence…
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New Location for Emmaus North Staffs

A North Staffordshire charity is moving to a new location in Hanley City Centre. Emmaus North Staffs is moving its social enterprise from Cannon Street, Hanley to a 5,000 sq ft shop on the lower-ground floor of the Potteries Centre which will…
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Queen’s Baton Relay to visit Four locations in Newcastle-under-Lyme

The route that the Queen’s Baton will take in FOUR Newcastle-under-Lyme locations in JULY... As part of a national announcement of the route through England, the four locations that the Baton will visit in the borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme,…
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Queen’s Baton Relay visiting Stoke-on-Trent

The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay is confirmed to visit Stoke-on-Trent during its final journey through England this summer, as the full route is revealed. Birmingham 2022 is hosting the 16th official Queen’s Baton Relay – a journey…
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Support continues for the Potters Arf 2022

Support for the iconic Potters 'Arf is pouring in with weeks to go before the 2022 race...  This year it is anticipated that 1700 runners will be taking part in the 13.1 mile race on 12 June, which will also be helping to raise thousands…
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Foster carers take centre stage for national campaign

Staffordshire’s foster carers are taking centre stage for Foster Care Fortnight celebrations.  Bonny Sandford and Jayne Vause are leading the county’s celebrations for the annual event - which started on 9 May 2022 -  to raise the profile…
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Local care village operator to feature in Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Album

Not-for-profit care village operator and dementia specialist Belong, which has a location on Lower Street, in Newcastle-under-Lyme -  has been chosen to feature in the official publication of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations alongside…
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Pothole-busting partnership wins prestigious awards

Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s use of pioneering JCB technology to fix potholes quickly and permanently has won two prestigious industry awards. Stoke-on-Trent City Council and JCB were high commended in the ‘safety and innovation project…
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Operation Sparkle returns to City Centre with added improvement fund for Businesses

Operation Sparkle is continuing to create a shine in Stoke-on-Trent City Centre... Stoke-on-Trent BID Introduced Operation Sparkle in March 2021 with the aim to ensure the City Centre maintains a quality environment to attract shoppers and…
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Awards set to honour best of county’s carers

People from Staffordshire are being invited to nominate carers, work colleagues, friends and family members for a special award.   The 2022 Staffordshire Dignity in Care Awards, now in their eighth year, recognise organisations and individuals…
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Treemendous Planting in Newcastle-under-Lyme

Much-loved green space in the Westlands is one of the first areas in Newcastle-under- Lyme to officially become an Urban Carbon Capture Area (UCCA). The Council has worked with the Westlands, Seabridge and Clayton Residents’ Association to…
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British Empire Medals for Staffordshire residents

Five Staffordshire residents have been awarded prestigious personal Honours for their invaluable contributions to their local communities. The recipients attended a special ceremony hosted by the Chairman of Staffordshire County Council at…
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Get Home Safe Campaign launched in Newcastle-under-Lyme

A new zero-tolerance campaign to help at eliminate the risks of harassment to female residents, shoppers and visitors at night has launched in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council is rolling out a package of initiatives…
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Help Local Good causes and win prizes

Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s online lottery is offering the chance to support local good causes and win bumper prizes in time for the spring.   Potto Lotto was set up by the authority to help people give something back to the local community,…
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Plant a tree for the Jubilee

People in Staffordshire are being invited to collect a free tree to plant in their garden as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Staffordshire County Council are making 1,000 free trees available for residents to plant in…